Renting a car without a credit card
Yes, you can. Choose the No Deposit option and you can rent without a credit card at hundreds of destinations across Europe, North Africa and beyond. You pay online by debit card, bank transfer or PayPal, nothing is blocked at the desk, and you only bring your licence, passport and voucher. (The main exception is the USA, where a credit card is generally still required at the counter.)
Plenty of travellers don’t own a credit card, don’t want a big hold on the one they have, or simply don’t want to hand over card details at a foreign counter. Normally that’s a problem, because the deposit is taken on a credit card in the main driver’s name. The No Deposit option is built specifically to remove that barrier.
Why a credit card is usually demanded
The card isn’t for the rental payment - it’s security for the excess. The desk blocks €1,000-€2,500 against possible damage or theft, and a debit card usually can’t hold a pre-authorisation in the same way. Remove the need for that security and the credit-card requirement disappears with it.
How no-credit-card rental works
- Search your destination and dates, and select the No Deposit option.
- Pay online - debit card, bank transfer or PayPal.
- Complete the online check-in so your contract is ready.
- At the counter, show your licence, passport and voucher, sign, and drive off. Nothing is blocked.
The advantages
- No high-limit credit card needed, and none of your funds frozen on holiday.
- No weeks-long wait for a deposit to be released after you get home.
- Less personal data handed over at the local desk.
- Cover is all-inclusive: excess refunded, glass/tyres/undercarriage/roof covered, unlimited mileage.
Where it’s available
The No Deposit option is offered at a growing list of locations - strongest across Spain (including the Canary and Balearic Islands), Portugal, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Malta and Morocco. Availability is usually confirmable up to about five days before pick-up. Browse all destinations to check yours.
Rent without a credit card
Pick the No Deposit option and pay your way - nothing blocked at the desk.
Search no-deposit carsFrequently asked questions
Can I rent a car without a credit card?
Yes. With the No Deposit option you can rent without a credit card at hundreds of destinations. You pay online by debit card, bank transfer or PayPal, and nothing is blocked at the counter.
Can I rent a car with a debit card?
Yes - with a No Deposit booking you can pay by debit card, bank transfer or PayPal. Note that on standard rates many desks still require a credit card for the deposit, so choose the No Deposit option to avoid that.
Do I need a credit card to rent a car in the USA?
In the USA a credit card in the main driver’s name is usually still required at the counter. The No Deposit option is mainly available across Europe, North Africa and many other destinations rather than the US.
What do I bring if I rent without a credit card?
Your valid driving licence, your passport or ID card, and the booking voucher. With the No Deposit option no credit card is needed at the desk.